ex cathedra adjective & adverb definition 1: (Latin) from the chair; with the authority of one’s office or rank (used especially of statements from the pope regarding faith and morals).example: Catholic…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: sine qua non
sine qua non noun definition 1: (Latin) something necessary; indispensable item or condition. See the full entry Note: This Latin expression means, literally, “without which, not.” In other words, without the “sine…
Words of the Week
Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…
WOTD: vainglory
vainglory noun definition 1: excessive pride in one’s own appearance, abilities, or achievements; vanity. definition 2: pretentious display lacking substance; ostentation. See the full entry
WOTD: vernacular
vernacular adjective definition 1: spoken by the native or common people of a region or country.example: The vernacular form of the language differed a good deal from the officially recognized form. definition…